Jamber

Quick meaning: Jamber is a noun meaning (often in the plural) Synonym of jambeau (“piece of armor for the leg”).

Meaning

(often in the plural) Synonym of jambeau (“piece of armor for the leg”).

Example Sentences

[…] just below laid upon the jamber, and fastened by straps round it; […]

Two pair of jambers (armour for the legs,) of iron, old and new; two coats of velvet to cover the plates.

This material was largely used, as Chaucer tells us that the knights' jambers were of cuir bouilli; and from many […]

Edward needed weapons and the armourers of London, including a man named Manekin, supplied three steel bacinets (headpieces), two pairs of jambers (leg armour), and two helmets, one with visor and another without.

Word Forms

• jambers

Synonyms for jamber

Depending on context, synonyms include jambeau.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include jamb, jambe, jambeau, jazarine, juppon, jazerant.

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